Chelsea open talks with Lyon over Malick Fofana | OneFootball

According to L’Équipe, Chelsea have initiated contact with Olympique Lyonnais over a potential move for Belgian winger Malick Fofana (20).

The Blues are reportedly keen to explore the feasibility of a deal for the former Gent prospect, who joined Lyon in January 2024 for €19.5m. Fofana has quickly become one of OL’s most valuable assets and impressed during the 2024/25 Ligue 1 campaign, registering 5 goals and 4 assists in 29 appearances.

While several Premier League clubs – including Nottingham Forest – have made enquiries via the player’s entourage in recent weeks, Chelsea are the first to make a direct approach to Lyon’s hierarchy. No formal offer has been made at this stage, according to L’Équipe journalists Loïc Tanzi and Hugo Guillemet.

Fofana is under contract at OL until June 2028 although Lyon’s financial situation could open the door to a significant sale.GFFN | George Boxall